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Intraperitoneal
Within the peritoneal cavity, the area that contains the abdominal organs
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- Rib cage The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages…
- Prosthesis, auditory See: Auditory prosthesis
- Osteolytic lesion A 'punched-out' area of severe bone loss. Osteolytic lesions are seen in metastatic lung and breast cancer…
- Blood Institute, National Heart, Lung, and BI): One of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S., the NHLBI's mission is to 'provide leadership for…
- Seizure, focal motor See: Focal motor seizure
- Eczema, contact A localized reaction that includes redness, itching, and burning where the skin has come into contact with an…
- Hirudotherapy The use of leeches for medical therapy. Sometimes referred to as the 'treatment that sucks.' From hirudin…